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LB03 WBK

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,374 mi
Last recorded157,374 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 WBK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 157,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 154,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 151,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 151,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps slightly misted

Pass 27 May 2021 148,980 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 146,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 142,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 138,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 133,285 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 133,276 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,390 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,896 miles

Engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak ; seepage of oil from n/s driveshaft inner gaiter seal at gearbox

Suspension ; o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil / reduced damping effect

Tyres ; o/s/f tread at manufacturers wear limit

Fail 4 Jul 2014 116,892 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 12 %

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded , recommend replace

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn , n/s lower

Engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak ; seepage of oil from n/s driveshaft inner gaiter seal at gearbox

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension ; o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil / reduced damping effect

Tyres ; o/s/f tread at manufacturers wear limit

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,474 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs very poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper poor

Offside front tyre worn on inside

Rear discs poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 112,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs very poor

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper poor

Offside front tyre worn on inside

Rear discs poor

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belt slow to return

nsf tyre cut in treads

Fail 25 Jun 2010 101,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belt slow to return

nsf tyre cut in treads

Pass 18 Jul 2009 86,905 miles

Front tyres are wider section than rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,766 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high mounted stop light not working.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,751 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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LB03 WBK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB03 WBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB03 WBK is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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